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8 deltoid exercises to improve shoulder strength

Discover the best deltoid exercises to strengthen your shoulder, so you can perform everyday movements with ease.

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Woman in workout attire performing deltoid exercises with orange resistance band attached to door handle in bright white room
Published Date: Jun 26, 2025
Woman in workout attire performing deltoid exercises with orange resistance band attached to door handle in bright white room
Table of Contents

1. Scaption

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2. Down dog to high plank

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3. Resisted side raise

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4. Resisted upright rows

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5. Seated resisted overhead push

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6. Bilateral banded forward shoulder raises

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7. Band pull aparts

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8. Resisted T

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Table of Contents
8 deltoid exercises to improve shoulder strength
1. Scaption
2. Down dog to high plank
3. Resisted side raise
4. Resisted upright rows
5. Seated resisted overhead push
6. Bilateral banded forward shoulder raises
7. Band pull aparts
8. Resisted T
Personalizing your deltoid exercises 
Benefits of deltoid exercises 
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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